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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME!......................................................... 2
CAMPER CODE
Our Mission............................................................ 3
Our Values.............................................................. 3
Our Commitment. .................................................... 3
GENERAL INFORMATION
American Camp Association (ACA)........................... 5
Y Camp Objectives. .................................................. 5
Camp Hours ........................................................... 5
Volunteer at the Y ........................................................ 5
Group Assignments and Ratios . ..................................6
Tampa YMCA Financial Assistance .............................6
Meals . ...........................................................................6
Camper Dress Code ..................................................... 7
Camp Add-Ons ............................................................ 7
General Camp Activities .............................................. 7
Swim Activities . ............................................................ 8
Contacting Camp .........................................................9
Communications From Camp ...................................... 9
Reasonable Accommodations ....................................9
Center Leadership ......................................................10
HIGHLY-TRAINED LEADERS
Our Team................................................................11
Our Screening ..............................................................11
Our Training .................................................................11
Working with Campers Outside of Y Time ..................11
Child Abuse Prevention. ..............................................12
HEALTH & SAFETY
Allergies................................................................ 13
Immunizations ..................................................... 13
Illness/Sick Camper Policy...................................... 13
Medication and Emergencies ............................... 14
PARENT & CAMPER RESPONSIBILITIES
Camp Registration . .....................................................15
Sing-in and Sign-out Policy .......................................15
Behavior Expectations ...............................................16
Program Removal .......................................................16
Parent Expectations . ..................................................16
Character Values ........................................................ 17
What To Bring To Day Camp . ....................................... 17
What To Leave At Home . ............................................. 17
Bullying Policy . ............................................................ 17
Family and Parent Involvement . .................................18
Explanation of Fees ....................................................18
Financial Agreement . ..................................................18
Cancellation Policy .....................................................18
Transfer/Change Policy. ..............................................19
Camp Payment Schedule ............................................19
Credits and Refunds ...................................................19
CAMP CRISTINA
TRANSPORTATION POLICY ....................... 20
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